Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Europe
Europe-wide
Rankings overview for Individuals
Band 1
- Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler18 Years Ranked
- Klaus Michael Sachs CMS18 Years Ranked
Laurent Aynès Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier16 Years Ranked- Laurent Lévy Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler17 Years Ranked
Veijo Heiskanen Arbitra International12 Years Ranked- Yves Derains Derains & Gharavi18 Years Ranked
- Albert Jan van den BergHanotiau & Van den Berg
- Bernard HanotiauHanotiau & Van den Berg
- Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
- Georg von Segesservon Segesser Law Offices
- Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court
- John BeecheyArbitration Chambers
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto & Asociados
- Luca G Radicati di BrozoloARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello
- Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg
Band 2
Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor B Cremades y Asociados18 Years Ranked
Carole Malinvaud Gide Loyrette Nouel18 Years Ranked
Domitille Baizeau Lalive17 Years Ranked
Eduardo Silva Romero Wordstone Dispute Resolution18 Years Ranked
Gary Born WilmerHale16 Years Ranked
Laurence Shore Seladore Legal5 Years Ranked
Matthias Scherer Lalive15 Years Ranked
Maxi Scherer WilmerHale4 Years Ranked- Melanie van Leeuwen Derains & Gharavi6 Years Ranked
Michael E Schneider Lalive18 Years Ranked
Nathalie Voser rothorn legal18 Years Ranked- Paolo Michele Patocchi Patocchi & Marzolini17 Years Ranked
- Pierre Tercier Peter & Kim14 Years Ranked
- Wolfgang Peter Peter & Kim17 Years Ranked
- Alexis MourreMGC Arbitration
- Christopher Style KCOne Essex Court
- J. William Rowley KCTwenty Essex
- Juliet BlanchArbitration Chambers
- Kaj Hobér3 Verulam Buildings
- Klaus ReichertBrick Court Chambers
- Philipp HabeggerHabegger Arbitration
- Pierre-Yves GunterGunter Arbitration
- Vera Van HoutteVera Van Houtte - Sole Practitioner
Band 3
Daniel Hochstrasser Daniel Hochstrasser AG18 Years Ranked
David Arias Arias SLP18 Years Ranked
Elliott Geisinger Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd18 Years Ranked
Gabrielle Nater-Bass Homburger17 Years Ranked
Hamid G Gharavi Derains & Gharavi17 Years Ranked
Olivier Caprasse Caprasse Arbitration12 Years Ranked- Pierre-Yves Tschanz Tschanz Arbitration18 Years Ranked
- Sébastien Besson Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler13 Years Ranked
Siegfried H. Elsing Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe18 Years Ranked
Xavier Favre-Bulle Lenz & Staehelin16 Years Ranked- Andreas ReinerARP Andreas Reiner & Partners
- Andrew FoyleOne Essex Court
- Charles PoncetPoncet SARL
- Christopher Greenwood KCEssex Court Chambers
- Dame Elizabeth Gloster KCOne Essex Court
- David NeubergerOne Essex Court
- Deva VillanúaDevarb
- Eva KalninaArbitration Chambers
- Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
- Joe Smouha KCEssex Court Chambers
- Julian D. M. Lew KCTwenty Essex
- Pascal HollanderHanotiau & Van den Berg
- Thomas ClayClay Arbitration
- Wendy J Miles KCTwenty Essex
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings
All Individuals profiles
Band 1
1 Gabrielle Kaufmann-KohlerLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler of Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler enjoys an unrivalled presence and demand as arbitrator, often presiding over high-profile investor-state disputes under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Her expertise also encompasses ICC rules. She is highly sought after for arbitrations not only concerning Europe but also globally.1 Klaus Michael Sachs
CMS | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedKlaus Michael Sachs of CMS remains one of Germany's top arbitrators and often sits in high-profile construction and energy disputes. He is widely held in high esteem for his capacity to lead tribunals in commercial and investment treaty cases on a Europe-wide and global basis.1 Laurent AynèsDarrois Villey Maillot Brochier | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedParis-based Laurent Aynès of Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier is trusted for his excellence as an arbitrator in ICC and UNCITRAL tribunals.1 Laurent LévyLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedSwitzerland-based Laurent Lévy of Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler remains a highly sought-after arbitrator who regularly sits in complex ICC and ICSID tribunals across Europe.1 Veijo HeiskanenArbitra International | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedGeneva-based Veijo Heiskanen is a strong choice for European states and state-owned companies regarding large-scale investor-state arbitrations under ICSID and ICC rules. He also handles cases seated in Finland and acts as president in various tribunals.1 Yves Derains
Derains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedYves Derains remains in demand for his role as president and co-arbitrator in both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is revered for handling a variety of rules including those of the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, with expertise in overseeing construction, telecommunications and pharmaceutical disputes.- Albert Jan van den BergHanotiau & Van den Berg | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Bernard HanotiauHanotiau & Van den Berg | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Brigitte SternUniversité de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Georg von Segesservon Segesser Law Offices | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Ian Glick KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- John BeecheyArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto & Asociados | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Luca G Radicati di BrozoloARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Bernardo M Cremades Sanz-Pastor
B Cremades y Asociados | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedMadrid-based Bernardo Cremades Sanz-Pastor of B Cremades y Asociados is widely appreciated for his long-standing excellence as an arbitrator handling ICC and ICSID tribunals.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure2 Carole Malinvaud
Gide Loyrette Nouel | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedParis-based Carole Malinvaud is a widely acclaimed counsel and arbitrator inside and outside of France. She acts as chair and co-arbitrator in tribunals under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Carole Malinvaud is also appreciated for her counsel work, where she represents clients in ICC arbitrations and related court proceedings.2 Domitille Baizeau
Lalive | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedDomitille Baizeau demonstrates prowess in acting as counsel in various investor-state and commercial disputes governed by different arbitration rules such as those of the ICC and UNCITRAL. She is also an increasingly visible arbitrator, acting as president or co-arbitrator in European-seated tribunals.2 Eduardo Silva Romero
Wordstone Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedEduardo Silva Romero has an impressive caseload of investor-state arbitration mandates handling significant Europe-linked ICSID and PCA-administered UNCITRAL arbitrations for European states and investors. He also attracts attention from market commentators for his activity as arbitrator. He established Wordstone Dispute Resolution in January 2024.2 Gary Born
WilmerHale | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedGary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. Clients praise his pioneering role, acting as counsel in prominent investor-state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He also remains sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.2 Laurence ShoreSeladore Legal | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMilan-based Laurence Shore of Seladore Legal enjoys a strong standing in the market for his role as president and co-arbitrator in prominent investment-treaty and commercial cases under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.2 Matthias SchererLalive | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedClients appreciate Matthias Scherer for his expertise in high-profile investor-state arbitrations under ICSID rules, where he mostly acts for European states. He is also in demand as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and SCC tribunals in Switzerland and Stockholm.2 Maxi SchererWilmerHale | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMaxi Scherer is in high demand as an arbitrator in commercial and investor-state disputes across Europe under various rules, including those of the ICC and ICSID.2 Melanie van LeeuwenDerains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedParis-based Melanie van Leeuwen advances in the rankings due to her growing presence in the market. She often acts as co-arbitrator and president in commercial and investor-state disputes under ICC and ICSID rules, with a focus on the energy and telecommunications sectors.2 Michael E SchneiderLalive | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedMichael Schneider is a well-respected figure in the European arbitration community. He is particularly appreciated for his role as an arbitrator in ICSID and ICC tribunals across the continent.2 Nathalie Voser
rothorn legal | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedNathalie Voser of rothorn legal is a sought-after arbitrator in ICC and ICSID tribunals. She is also appreciated for her counsel work, representing clients in ICC tribunals and in front of the Swiss high courts.2 Paolo Michele PatocchiPatocchi & Marzolini | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedPaolo Michele Patocchi acts as chair and co-arbitrator on a range of commercial and investment treaty cases. He is a founding partner of the Geneva firm Patocchi & Marzolini and wins roles on cases seated in various European jurisdictions, especially those in relation to energy, construction and shareholder disputes.2 Pierre Tercier
Peter & Kim | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedPierre Tercier of Peter & Kim is one of the top arbitrators in the European market, often acting as president in complex investor-state and commercial arbitration tribunals under ICSID and ICC rules.2 Wolfgang PeterPeter & Kim | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedWolfgang Peter of Peter & Kim is a high-profile figure in the Swiss and European arbitration world. He regularly sits in ICC and ICSID tribunals.- Alexis MourreMGC Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Christopher Style KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- J. William Rowley KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Juliet BlanchArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Kaj Hobér3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Klaus ReichertBrick Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Philipp HabeggerHabegger Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Pierre-Yves GunterGunter Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Vera Van HoutteVera Van Houtte - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Daniel HochstrasserDaniel Hochstrasser AG | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedDaniel Hochstrasser of Daniel Hochstrasser AG is an experienced Swiss arbitrator who regularly sits in ICC cases.3 David Arias
Arias SLP | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedDavid Arias of Arias SLP remains sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and SCC rules across Europe. He is particularly in demand for disputes in relation to Latin American-based projects.3 Elliott Geisinger
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedElliott Geisinger acts as counsel in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules as well as arbitration-related litigation in front of Swiss courts. He is also renowned for his role as chair and co-arbitrator in shareholder and energy disputes.3 Gabrielle Nater-Bass
Homburger | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedGabrielle Nater-Bass of Homburger is frequently sought to act as president and sole arbitrator on complex commercial arbitration matters. She has in-depth experience of overseeing proceedings involving transport, energy and oil sectors. She regularly sits in ICC proceedings.3 Hamid G GharaviDerains & Gharavi | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedSovereign states and investors regularly mandate Hamid Gharavi for his strength in complex investor-state disputes under ICSID rules. He is also sought after for his prowess in handling annulment proceedings in front of French courts.3 Olivier CaprasseCaprasse Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedOlivier Caprasse of Caprasse Arbitration is a Brussels-based arbitrator who enjoys a strong standing in the Belgian and European market, regularly sitting in commercial arbitration tribunals concerning the construction and energy sectors.3 Pierre-Yves TschanzTschanz Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedGeneva-based Pierre-Yves Tschanz of Tavernier Tschanz is experienced in acting as president and co-arbitrator in a wide variety of cases, with a particular focus on gas price and other energy disputes.3 Sébastien BessonLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedClients highlight Sébastien Besson of Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler for his role as president, sole and co-arbitrator in construction and pharmaceutical disputes, with particular expertise in ICC rules.3 Siegfried H. Elsing
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedSiegfried Elsing is sought after as an arbitrator for commercial and investment cases, with extensive experience handling ICSID and ICC rules. He is based in the firm's Düsseldorf office.3 Xavier Favre-Bulle
Lenz & Staehelin | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedGeneva-based Xavier Favre-Bulle of Lenz & Staehelin handles arbitrations under Swiss Rules and in front of the CAS. Additionally, he is sought after as a co-arbitrator in ICC tribunals.- Andreas ReinerARP Andreas Reiner & Partners | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Andrew FoyleOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Charles PoncetPoncet SARL | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Christopher Greenwood KCEssex Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Dame Elizabeth Gloster KCOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- David NeubergerOne Essex Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Deva VillanúaDevarb | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Eva KalninaArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Joe Smouha KCEssex Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Julian D. M. Lew KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Pascal HollanderHanotiau & Van den Berg | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Thomas ClayClay Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Wendy J Miles KCTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Zachary Douglas KC3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3